fall for

Example Sentences

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Millions of people every year fall for these tricks, and billions of dollars annually are lost in the U.S. alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

"Then, in deciduous forests, the particles are transported to the forest soil by rain or the autumn leaf fall, for example."

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

It’s always a mind game and I fall for it every time, and I cave and it’s just so dumb.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The bestselling novelist co-wrote this soapy adaptation of her own book, following a mother fresh out of prison who attempts to reconnect with her young daughter—and starts to fall for the dead father’s best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s the old pail trick, Wilbur. Don’t fall for it, don’t fall for it! He’s trying to lure you back into captivity-ivity. He’s appealing to your stomach.”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White